Tags : erik seidel

  • Which WSOP Legends are Selling Action on PokerStake?
    Which WSOP Legends are Selling Action on PokerStake?

    The 56th annual World Series of Poker is about to kick off and with 100 WSOP bracelet events on the line, the best players in the poker world are about to descend on Las Vegas. Gone are the days when the biggest names waited for the Main Event before arriving in Sin City. Today, stars […]

  • Erik Seidel Prepares for Another Huge Summer in Las Vegas
    Erik Seidel Prepares for Another Huge Summer in Las Vegas

    It’s 37 years since Erik Seidel shot to fame as a New Yorker who made his debut at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. The Mayfair Club member made it all the way to a heads-up confrontation with Johnny Chan, only for ‘The Orient Express’ to win his second consecutive WSOP Main Event. […]

  • Japanese Star Furuse Rises as PokerStake Star Claims Back-to-Back Cashes
    Japanese Star Furuse Rises as PokerStake Star Claims Back-to-Back Cashes

    The second event of the 2025 U.S. Poker Open ended in a dramatic victory for Japanese player Kazuomi Furuse as he topped the 108-player field to take home a top prize of $275,400. The Tokyo-based player, who took home his first PGT trophy and the biggest score of his career to date, outlasted players such […]

  • Who’s the Top Pick for the 2025 PokerGO Cup?
    Who’s the Top Pick for the 2025 PokerGO Cup?

    The 2025 PokerGO Cup starts on Tuesday February 11th and with ten days of action pitting some of poker’s finest against each other, guessing who will win could be difficult. With some of PokerStake’s most exciting players heading to Las Vegas and the PokerGO Studio, Sin City is the poker playground to watch over the […]

  • WSOP 2024: The Main Event Continues, Two More Bracelets Awarded
    WSOP 2024: The Main Event Continues, Two More Bracelets Awarded

    While America celebrated its Independence Day during Day 38 of the 2024 World Series of Poker, there was still plenty of action to be had inside the Paris and Horseshoe casinos in Las Vegas. The WSOP Main Event had its second flight take off (and had yet another memorable first hand elimination!) and two more […]

  • USPO Events #4 and #5 Won by Coleman and Wantman as Lonis Tops Leaderboard
    USPO Events #4 and #5 Won by Coleman and Wantman as Lonis Tops Leaderboard

    David Coleman and Matthew Wantman both grabbed PGT titles over a packed weekend of poker action at the U.S. Poker Open. As Scottie Scheffler claimed an imperious Masters win at Augusta over Ludvig Åberg, the chips were flying in Las Vegas as the PokerGO Studio saw great drama play out at the purple felt.

  • Erik Seidel Wins Rollercoaster Opening Event of U.S. Poker Open for $145,000
    Erik Seidel Wins Rollercoaster Opening Event of U.S. Poker Open for $145,000

    The opening event of the 2024 U.S. Poker Open saw a bumper field and a thrilling final table produce a very popular winner. The 10-time WSOP bracelet winner and Poker Hall of Famer Erik Seidel began the final day with the chip lead before losing his advantage after a series of unfortunate all-in hands. Undeterred, […]

  • PokerGO Cup Event #4 Won by Cary Katz for $226,000 as Chino Goes Close
    PokerGO Cup Event #4 Won by Cary Katz for $226,000 as Chino Goes Close

    The fourth event of the 2024 PokerGO Cup saw a terrific heads-up showdown between PokerGO owner Cary Katz and the former WSOP Online Main Event winner Stoyan Madanzhiev end with the former lifting the trophy. Capturing a top prize of $226,800, Catz pushed himself towards the top of the overall PokerGO Cup leaderboard but after […]

  • 2023 Poker Moments of the Year – 10 to 6
    2023 Poker Moments of the Year – 10 to 6

    The last year in poker has thrilled poker fans like never before. From legends reaping the rewards of their hard work at the felt to the best hand in poker being shot down, 2023 has had it all. We’ve taken a look back at the archives and scoured the game for 20 of the year’s […]

  • Erik Seidel Wins 10th WSOP Bracelet and $1.7m in Super High Roller Paradise Event
    Erik Seidel Wins 10th WSOP Bracelet and $1.7m in Super High Roller Paradise Event

    The Poker Hall of Famer and World Series of Poker legend Erik Seidel won an epic 10th WSOP bracelet as he took down the $50,000 Super High Roller WSOP Paradise event for $1,704,400. Winning gold at a final table that included legends such as Orpen Kisacikoglu, Jason Koon, Alex Foxen and Adrian Mateos, Seidel further […]

  • Barcelona Crowns Trio of High Roller Winners as Mokri Finally Takes Red Spade Trophy
    Barcelona Crowns Trio of High Roller Winners as Mokri Finally Takes Red Spade Trophy

    Two High Rollers and a Super High Roller have taken place in Barcelona as a packed European Poker Tour stop has seen big names and big fields dominate the action. With two daily €25,000-entry High Roller events in the can, the €100,000-entry Super High Roller title was taken by a player who had come oh […]

  • EPT Barcelona Mystery Bounty Event Won by Mathias Duarte for $200,000
    EPT Barcelona Mystery Bounty Event Won by Mathias Duarte for $200,000

    The first victory of the 2023 EPT Barcelona festival has been confirmed, as Uruguayan Mathias Duarte took home over $200,000 following his Mystery Bounty victory in the Catalan capital yesterday. With players such as nine-time WSOP bracelet winner Erik Seidel, British tournament crusher Conor Beresford and Chinese powerhouse Quan Zhou all going close, it was […]

  • WSOP 2023: Ben Lamb Battling Erik Seidel in Omaha Championship, Gladiators of Poker Winner Crowned After Final Table Drama
    WSOP 2023: Ben Lamb Battling Erik Seidel in Omaha Championship, Gladiators of Poker Winner Crowned After Final Table Drama

    Another stunning day of action at this year’s 54th annual World Series of Poker took place at the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris casino yesterday, as the third week of action in Sin City saw a Gladiator pronounced champion and a WSOP legend shoot for glory. With drama from the first deal to the last […]

  • What Happened in U.S. Poker Open Events #1 – #3?
    What Happened in U.S. Poker Open Events #1 – #3?

    The 2023 U.S. Poker Open has begun and in the opening three events, three different players have taken the trophies and ensured a close battle is on for the overall leadership victory. With that comes the impressive ‘Golden Eagle’ trophy, along with the Championship bonus of $50,000.

  • EPT Barcelona 2022: Benitez Earns Two Titles, Addamo/Watson/Badziakouski Capture High Rollers
    EPT Barcelona 2022: Benitez Earns Two Titles, Addamo/Watson/Badziakouski Capture High Rollers

    The 2022 PokerStars and Barcelona Casino European Poker Tour has been in full swing for the last nine days, with eight of the fourteen events on the schedule complete. The €5,300 EPT Main Event is currently on Day 3 of action, with two other events (€3,000 Mystery Bounty Championship and €25,000 Single Day High Roller […]